Generic for Retrovir for Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Drug Information

Generic Name - Zidovudine

Category - Antiviral medication

Indications

Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Generic Retrovir is indicated to fight infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the deadly cause of AIDS. Zidovudine (Generic Retrovir) may reduce the amount of HIV in the blood and increase the number of CD4 cells (T-cells) in the blood. Zidovudine is usually used in combination with other drugs to treat the HIV virus.

Generic for Retrovir Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Retrovir is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Retrovir should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Anemia
Dental disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Recent chemotherapy or radiation therapy

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Retrovir It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Antiviral agents
Atovaquone
Clarithromycin
Dapsone
Doxorubicin
Fluconazole
Flucytosine
Interferon alfa or beta
Methadone
Phenytoin
Probenecid
Pyrimethamine
Ribavirin
Rifampin
Stavudine, d4T
Sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim, SMX-TMP
Valproic acid

Generic for Retrovir Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericRetrovir
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Retrovir for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is 600 milligrams a day, divided into smaller doses (in combination with other HIV drugs).

Generic for Retrovir Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Retrovir side Effects include changes in body appearance (weight gain around waist and/or face), fever or chills, sore throat, muscle pain or weakness, joint pain and pain or difficulty swallowing.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Retrovir

Generic for Retrovir and Pregnancy

The effects of Generic Retrovir during pregnancy are under study. Use during pregnancy has been shown to protect the developing baby from containing HIV. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.

Generic for Retrovir and Breastfeeding

Since HIV can be passed on through breast milk to a nursing infant, do not breastfeed your baby.

Generic for Retrovir and Pediatric

Generic Retrovir can cause serious side effects in any patient. Therefore, it is especially important that you discuss with your child's doctor the good this medicine may do as well as the risks of using it. Your child must be carefully followed, and fre

Generic for Retrovir and Geriatric

Generic Retrovir has not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it is not known whether it causes different side effects or problems than it does in younger adults.

Note

The above information about Generic Retrovir serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.